You may have seen many times how EMS has an identity crisis. If you take a step back, it really is no wonder. It seems we are forever trying to come up with a name, what that name means and what anyone who holds that name can or can’t do.

Does it start at EMT and end with Community Paramedic? Ambulance driver or Nurse?

This week we ask the question “How can we decide on a name when we can’t decide on the job we want to do?”

Should we be sticking with what we know before trying to look at other things that may be mucking up the gears? Josh ponders “Maybe we should get under the nursing umbrella”.

Take a listen to this very lively episode and share what you think EMS should really be.

Jim talks about various “end games” for EMS professionals. What’s yours? Nursing, education, career paramedic or MD? Listen to Jims thoughts on these options, how you can achieve them along with a short story from Jim about a bleeder. [Read more…]

This video is a nice quick overview of the heart and talks about how implanted pacemakers and defibrillators work. Did you like this video? I have a great presentation you can get access to for free. “In The Field. Patients With Implanted Pacemakers and ICDs” Dr. Coman will discuss key elements in patients with pacemakers and […]

With 2017 coming to an end I thought it would be great to ask a few of the leading EMS professionals out there what they liked in 2017 and what they wanted to see more of in 2018. These were some great quick interviews and what these guys want to focus on may surprise you. […]

This is a quick review of common ECG rhythm strips that points out key features. Knowing what to look for will help you when you see that abnormal ECG. If you are on the fence when it comes to mastering basic ECG strips like these and advancing to more complicated rhythms. I think this ECG […]